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ledshot · Occasional Visitor Joined: Feb 05, 2005 Posts: 1

I use my Tomtomgo in a lorry which has a 24v system. The problem is i can`t recharge it as Tomtomgo requires a 12volt supply. Yes i could have a 24v to 12v dropper installed but i drive a different vehicle every day so i need a portable dropper if you see what i mean, or a different solution all togetherin order to charge my tomtom from the cab. Any suggestions would be really apreciated. i am totally stuck with thie one.

gingernut777 · Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 7:26 am Post subject:

Why not buy a "Power Station" the type which can start cars if they have a flat battery, they have a accessory socket for 12v equipment.

the charge will last for days, and you can use it for other things as well.
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sgould · Frequent Visitor Joined: Oct 05, 2004 Posts: 1320

The charger lead supplied with TomTomGO will fit a 12v or 24v supply. Well that's what mine says.

The TomTom itself works off 5 volts, so you would need to use the lead they supply anyway. If you connect 12v directly TTG will burn!

Darren · Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 12:52 pm Post subject:

As stated above, the charger supplied with the GO unit is 12v/24v so it'll work fine Smile

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rkm_hm · Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 1:49 pm Post subject:

Interestingly, the label on the plug itself says 12/24v - but I can only find references to 12v in the handbook and other documentation.

A 24v truck would actually produce more than 24v when the engine is running and the alternator is charging the battery. I assume TTG's power supply can cope with this ok?

Gus607 · Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 4:38 pm Post subject:

I have used my TTG in a Truck every working day since last August . No problems at all. 12/24v input, 5v to TTG output. Also never had to charge with the mains charger, the fag lighter thing does it all.

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